Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<When you tell me I feel "entitled" - I don't think that is a fair statement. To say that make me come off like a spoiled kid who is stamping their feet because I don't get my way. I don't feel I am behaving that way.>> Communication by the written word is hard, so you can appreciate how we might not connect; how your POV wouldn't be 100% understood by me or others. That's why when I read what you have written it comes across as entitlement mentality, and not mere disappointment. I am an AP as well (for the DLR.) If Disney changed the rules and discounts went away, were reduced, or made harder to get, I too might reconsider it's value. But I would still go to DL. I might not stay in their hotel, buy as many souvenirs, or eat as much in their restaurants, but I would still go. I am not going to deny myself some fun just because they took away some discounts.
Originally Posted By Kylesmom I've had several DL APs over the years and the extra perks have not once influenced my decision to buy. I just wanted to go to Disney Land when I wanted as often as I wanted. I'd still have a pass if I hadn't moved out of state.
Originally Posted By GalDisney <<Disney World has lost me as a customer.> You have booked all those days inOrlando but are not spending anytime at Disney?? What ever are you going to do?? Spend all that time at Universal?? Why come to the orlando area and not go to WDW..?? What else is there to do in Orlando for all that time??
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Why come to the orlando area and not go to WDW..??>> Exactly. Why deny yourself the pleasure, just because you can't take advantage of a hotel discount?
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct I only booked Jan - the other days was an example of what I typically book each year. This year I only booked Jan and coming to Orlando to visit friends, hang out and visit Universal. I will book elsewhere this year for the other days. In June, I will come for Gay Days for the parties - not the parks. I will do a one day ticket. <<< Exactly. Why deny yourself the pleasure, just because you can't take advantage of a hotel discount? >>> Why ? because I am only willing to pay so much for the experience. And after paying a certain amount for so long - it will be very hard to pay SO MUCH MORE knowing what I *used* to spend. I won't be able to it ... at least not yet. As someone else said - reboot and come back to the issue - I may in a few years, but I can't just yet.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct read my first post again - I was totalling up what I approx. would spend this year based on what I HAVE SPENT over the last several years ... it is about 6k.
Originally Posted By socalkdg <<<- 4 nights at a moderate for approx 560 total - 4 nights in March for *my* b'day trip at 560. - another 4 nights in Oct at 560. - another 6 nights for Gay Days in June at 860 >>> So 4 trips scheduled. The last three you could still book with your AP and get the discount. Its only this last minute trip thats not discounted, so your boycotting. I'm a WDW AP holder as well and have no problem with the rule. I still get my discount for being an AP holder(my work needs more than 2 months notice for vacation - I plan years ahead anyways) and its guaranteed to be at the cheapest discount(they dropped my one night at POP from $59 to $49 in Jan.). Additionally they still offer codes, but now the codes are delayed until after all the AP'ers have a chance to get their room. Before codes would be released months before, which took away the availability of some rooms for AP'ers. I'm not a big fan of cancellation charges, but more and more places do this when you want something at a discounted rate(hotels, airlines, tickets, etc.) I've stayed offsite and onsite, no comparison for our family. Onsite all the way.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I do not have an AP. I have tickets for mulitiple days with no experation ( I bought before the rules changed last January ). This way I can fly or drive down anytime I want for those quickie visits. I don't care what anyone says. I would still jump at the opportunity to see TDLR.
Originally Posted By Lewis Goofy <<please know the P-House area is not one of Orlando's best<< Thats an understatment as that area can be dangerous. The Parliment House makes Disney's value resorts look like five star resorts. One stay there and you will be running back to Disney.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct << I can't believe anyone saying they want to stay at P-House. >> lol ... I have never seen this place - we got a call invitings us to stay for 4 nights for a total of 30. and free Universal Tickets !! All in exchange for a time share prsentation. Whoo Hoo !! I am prepared to bolt is if looks too bad. If this offer hadn't come up - I would have gone to West Palm to visit family or Fort Lauderdale
